Restaurant reviews

Dig into tasty barbecue and sides at Lynnwood’s Cask & Trotter

Dig into tasty barbecue and sides at Lynnwood’s Cask & Trotter

The chill eatery on the Highway 99 strip is a good choice for happy hour after work.

Dig into tasty barbecue and sides at Lynnwood’s Cask & Trotter
Wienerschnitzel: Still a hot dog of an Everett landmark

Wienerschnitzel: Still a hot dog of an Everett landmark

The A-frame fast-foot stand on Evergreen Way has been fulfilling guilty pleasures since 1969.

Wienerschnitzel: Still a hot dog of an Everett landmark
Umami makes the grade for refreshing poke and sushi burritos

Umami makes the grade for refreshing poke and sushi burritos

The restaurant near Everett Community College and WSU also serves excellent chicken karaage.

Umami makes the grade for refreshing poke and sushi burritos
Emory’s: perfectly grilled salmon earns my ‘championship’ award

Emory’s: perfectly grilled salmon earns my ‘championship’ award

The restaurant overlooking Silver Lake claims to have the largest outdoor dining deck in the county.

Emory’s: perfectly grilled salmon earns my ‘championship’ award
Get to know bibimbap at K Fresh, a new eatery in Everett

Get to know bibimbap at K Fresh, a new eatery in Everett

The healthful Korean dish is served in sizzling-hot stone bowls nestled in wooden boxes.

Get to know bibimbap at K Fresh, a new eatery in Everett
Kismet cafe-bakery a ‘Turkish delight’ found at Alderwood mall

Kismet cafe-bakery a ‘Turkish delight’ found at Alderwood mall

The Lynnwood eatery’s menu aims to please with meat, vegetarian and vegan options — plus dessert.

Kismet cafe-bakery a ‘Turkish delight’ found at Alderwood mall
Lynnwood Thai restaurant is hard to find, easy to return to

Lynnwood Thai restaurant is hard to find, easy to return to

The owner of Charm Gai near Alderwood Mall learned to cook in her mom’s kitchen back in Thailand.

Lynnwood Thai restaurant is hard to find, easy to return to
Beecher’s at Paine Field defies expectations of airport food

Beecher’s at Paine Field defies expectations of airport food

The menu includes Japanese-style steak, salmon, salads, sandwiches and, of course, grilled cheese.

Beecher’s at Paine Field defies expectations of airport food
South Korean chain offers a different take on fried chicken

South Korean chain offers a different take on fried chicken

BBQ Chicken, inside the H Mart food court, specializes in Korean-style fried chicken and sides.

South Korean chain offers a different take on fried chicken
The ballpark chow at Everett Aquasox games hits to all fields

The ballpark chow at Everett Aquasox games hits to all fields

A mushroom blend burger, pulled pork sandwiches and loaded tater tots are some of the new offerings.

The ballpark chow at Everett Aquasox games hits to all fields
New owners keep the flavor and feel of popular Whidbey diner

New owners keep the flavor and feel of popular Whidbey diner

Deb and Jeff Kennelly don’t want to make (too many) changes because Freeland Cafe is great the way it is.

New owners keep the flavor and feel of popular Whidbey diner
Sound to Summit in Snohomish excels at bites and brews

Sound to Summit in Snohomish excels at bites and brews

The original craft brewery in Snohomish has a menu of small plates perfect for sharing with friends.

Sound to Summit in Snohomish excels at bites and brews
Jimmy Peppers: The wheels come off, the flavor stays put

Jimmy Peppers: The wheels come off, the flavor stays put

From the brisket to the burgers, it’s all golden-brown deliciousness at this new restaurant.

Jimmy Peppers: The wheels come off, the flavor stays put
For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers

For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers

It’s been a popular pit stop in Gold Bar for skiers and hikers, and the same family still runs it.

For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers
Dumpling Generation rivals Seattle’s finest for steamed dishes

Dumpling Generation rivals Seattle’s finest for steamed dishes

The Edmonds restaurant specializes in handmade dumplings and noodles of northeastern China.

Dumpling Generation rivals Seattle’s finest for steamed dishes
Fast-growing 85°C opens second bakery-cafe in south county

Fast-growing 85°C opens second bakery-cafe in south county

85°C Bakery Cafe opened in Lynnwood in 2017. Now it has another location 4 miles away in Edmonds.

Fast-growing 85°C opens second bakery-cafe in south county
Crow Island Farms brings French country cuisine to Stanwood

Crow Island Farms brings French country cuisine to Stanwood

Chef-owner Dennis Newman shares his passion for wild game and one-pot cooking at the restaurant.

Crow Island Farms brings French country cuisine to Stanwood
Kafe Neo in Edmonds feeds a crowd with no fuss and no muss

Kafe Neo in Edmonds feeds a crowd with no fuss and no muss

It’s nothing fancy, but the place’s Greek food is great for takeout when you don’t want to cook.

Kafe Neo in Edmonds feeds a crowd with no fuss and no muss
Escape from work with lunch at Bothell’s Salted Grape Cafe

Escape from work with lunch at Bothell’s Salted Grape Cafe

The cozy place offers quick bites, include hoagies, tacos and paninis, in a relaxing atmosphere.

Escape from work with lunch at Bothell’s Salted Grape Cafe
A family-sized Caribbean Nachos in a Mariners helmet from Paseo at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Seattle, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Here’s what’s cooking at T-Mobile Park, home of the Mariners

You could buy yourself some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, but there’s a whole lot more on the menu.

A family-sized Caribbean Nachos in a Mariners helmet from Paseo at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Seattle, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)